Duquesne University Reviews

  • 58 Reviews
  • Pittsburgh (PA)
  • Annual Tuition: $45,376
74% of 58 students said this degree improved their career prospects
79% of 58 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Susan Neft
  • Reviewed: 6/18/2014
  • Degree: Communications
"The Affordability of Living rating does not apply to me. I generally take one class a term and it takes me about 52 hours to prepare for each class, far more than it should and it interferes with my work life. There is NO financial aid for graduate students through the school. As a result, the financial aid office will not even discuss the subject with me. They will not even discuss how I might find financial aid outside the school. The Corporate Communication classes are wonderful, amazingly interesting and fun. I feel as though I'm on vacation when I'm in class. The professors enhance the information with their experience and, as a 56 year old returning student with 35 years of various communications experience, they also ask for my opinion. The students treat me as just another student, even though I'm old enough to be a parent of most of them. The department has made my re-entry into university life easy helping with the explanation of technology changes in education from 1975 to 2011. The library staff has also been a big help to me with help for on-line and in library research for my program. I find far more pros going back to school within the program and only wish I had gone to Duquesne for my undergrad education. I find the cons in the financial aid department who are there to try to keep me in the university."
Shawn Conoboy
  • Reviewed: 6/12/2014
  • Degree: Religious Studies
"This is an excellent program that offers diversity and quality. I benefit in my ministry because of these studies."
Leila Zorzie
  • Reviewed: 5/11/2014
  • Degree: School Counseling
"This program has a great reputation and prestige. Most of the professors care about your success and are willing to help in academics or career advice as needed. The program does not aid its students in having a social life outside of academics, as many other programs do. It also gives limited support to students in research outside of classes. Overall it is a good program but could be improved in student support."
Michele Harris
  • Reviewed: 2/9/2014
  • Degree: Pharmacy
"The Duquesne Pharmacy weekend program is perfect for my schedule because it allows me to balance time with work, family and school. Class size is small (~35-40) compared to traditional pharmacy programs. There are not many extracurricular activities during the weekend so it is hard to get involved in campus activities. However, there are a number of activities and professional organizations to join for students who can adjust their work schedule during the week."
Abbey Guzek
  • Reviewed: 1/10/2014
  • Degree: Occupational Therapy
"I love Duquesne aside from parking and the costs."
Ashley Johnson
  • Reviewed: 9/11/2013
  • Degree: Pharmacy
"Duquesne University is a beautiful, secluded campus that sits on top of the stunning city of Pittsburgh. With a faculty that makes themselves available to students, and a challenging course load, Duquesne's pharmacy program has given me the ability to explore all sectors in my future career, while enabling me to enjoy my experience with life long friends. We are able to have the best of both worlds on a campus with new england- like brick buildings and beautiful landscapes, while at the same being a few short blocks from the heart of the city of Pittsburgh. With numerous teaching hospitals and other medical universities nearby, the possibilities for a grad student are endless."
Candice Lindeman
  • Reviewed: 8/19/2013
  • Degree: Law
"Duquesne's JD Program is highly ranked and very competitive in the most important aspect of practicing law: Legal Writing. Their program is intense and the professors are passionate about their work. In a market with too many lawyers and not enough jobs, an education from Duquesne can set you apart. Good writing skills are difference between a winning and a losing Brief and Motion, or an associate and a partner."
Joshua McCullion
  • Reviewed: 5/3/2013
  • Degree: Liberal Studies
"This is a great school and a very useful program. Building upon your standard technical degree, this program allows students to learn more about the process of leading within their organizations. The work load is rather extensive at times, however, you are getting a quality degree from a well known university."
Stephen Kuniak
  • Reviewed: 3/27/2013
  • Degree: Counseling
"This is a progrsm where the faculty truly cares for its students and makes themselves available. The academic rigor is high as well. This program foes a good job of preparing you for your future career."
Kelli Burke
  • Reviewed: 3/11/2013
  • Degree: Counseling
"Very heavy workload, but the professors are clearly knowledgeable."
Charity colebank
  • Reviewed: 1/14/2013
  • Degree: Business Administration
"Very expensive, but highly recommended graduate programs!"
Rachel Noderer
  • Reviewed: 1/11/2013
  • Degree: Counseling
"Some courses in the program are incredibly challenging and rewarding while others make you question whether or not you are learning anything."
Charity Colebank
  • Reviewed: 1/6/2013
  • Degree: Education
"I feel very comfident with my professors and their ability to teach me the knowledge that I need to be a successful administror. They program is outstanding with a lot of professors being former administrators. Nothing like having it given to you with real life examples from great teachers. I am excited to get out in the workforce and obtain a job as an administrator. The cons is that Duquesne is very expensive and I don't look forward to paying the tuition costs back."
Janet Carrau
  • Reviewed: 12/11/2012
  • Degree: Fine Arts
"I feel that the program would be more beneficial if there were more performance opportunities for a graduate student in vocal performance."
Nicole Umbaugh
  • Reviewed: 12/4/2012
  • Degree: Education
"I feel that this is a really great school with very capable, intelligent teachers who try to help you out with all of your endeavors."
nalan sarac
  • Reviewed: 10/11/2012
  • Degree: Liberal Arts
"Graduate program offers high quality of courses. It needs more faculty members to raise the number of courses."
Samina Ali
  • Reviewed: 10/10/2012
  • Degree: English
"English Grad program has amazing faculty and course offerings"
Aidan Ahaligah
  • Reviewed: 10/10/2012
  • Degree: Liberal Arts
"Small class size, accessibility to Professors, top notch faculty"